Depressed Fracture (Noun)
Meaning
Fracture of the skull where the bone is pushed in.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a depressed fracture after a severe head injury from a car accident.
- A depressed fracture of the skull can be life-threatening if not treated promptly and properly.
- The doctor explained that the depressed fracture was caused by a sharp object penetrating the skull and pushing the bone inward.
- The CT scan revealed a depressed fracture in the frontal lobe of the brain, which required immediate surgery.
- The cyclist suffered a depressed fracture after falling off his bike and hitting his head on the pavement.